The La Vase Portage is a 14 km route through unspoiled areas with beaver dams and swamps. The three portages together constitute a key link between the Mattawa River flowing east to Lake Nipissing and the French River flowing west into Georgian Bay.
Enjoy a piece of history by visiting the Hallett. This mighty tugboat was the strongest and largest ship in the fleet. Lumberjacks that towed pulpwood along Rainy Lake called the Hallett home until it was taken out of service in 1974. The 60-foot three-story tug now sits along the waterfront at the Sorting Gap Marina.
Find peace and natural beauty of this garden that reflects the dreams of master gardeners Russell and Eleanor Adcock. Wander paths, feed the turtles and enjoy the acres of beautiful flowers and trees. This is a true paradise for the inner gardener and nature lover.
Retrace the footsteps of the community's pioneers at the Heritage Sawmill. Visitors can explore the story of generations of lumberjacks who braved the North. This interpretive community gatherin centre displays the richness of Hearst's forest heritage.
Vested Interest houses both sustainable and fair-trade wares and foodstuffs—including over 300 gluten-free foods—from both local creators and international artisan families from countries like Indonesia, Nepal and Thailand, and has been in operation for almost 30 years. It is recommended to allow at least an hour to explore this beautiful barn-style shop.
The West Red Lake Mining Museum celebrates the 1930's gold rush and the unique individuals who lived it. Exhibits at the museum change as new materials are found.
The Lost Villages are ten communities in the Canadian province of Ontario, in the former townships of Cornwall and Osnabruck (now South Stormont) near Cornwall, which were permanently submerged by the creation of the Saint Lawrence Seaway in 1958. The museum consists of ten heritage buildings, moved and restored to Ault Park from The Lost Villages and surrounding townships by Lost Villages History Society.
Follow the GPS coordinates found on the attached map to boat to 25 historical sites related to the West Red Lake Gold Rush.
Pimachiowin Aki is the first and only 'mixed' cultural and natural UNESCO World Heritage site in Canada. It is the largest protected area in the North American boreal shield. Located on either side of the Manitoba-Ontario border, within the site's boundaries are Manitoba's Atikaki Provincial Park, and Ontario's Woodland Caribou Provincial Park and Eagle-Snowshoe Conservation Reserve.The Bloodvein River, located in Woodland Caribou Provincial Park, is designated a world heritiage river and is part of the Pimachiowin Aki.
Pakwash Provincial Park is located 19 km north of Ear Falls, and is home to a 1.5 kilometer long sand beach, campgrounds, nature trails, aboriginal rock paintings and over 65 species of birds.